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Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: February 25, 2015 Initiated: February 25, 2015 #15086

Product Description

This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.

Reason for Recall

The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 273,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Cosco Home and Office Products 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks. The handles can be moved to allow the hand truck to be used in a vertical or horizontal position. Recalled hand trucks have model numbers 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 and were manufactured from January 2009 to October 2011. The model number and manufacture date are on the Cosco label on the rear side of the bottom cross member.. Units affected: About 273,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The wheel hub can separate or break and eject pieces during inflation, posing a risk of injury to the consumer and bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 25, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15086.